Is Albus the Kentucky Derby horse named after Dumbledore?
Everything you need to know about Albus, the 2026 Kentucky Derby contender and his Harry Potter themed name.
There are so many good names of the horses running the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs -- be sure to check out our full rankings of the monikers -- but there's one that might be a fan favorite. Albus, who is trained by Riley Mott and owned by Pin Oak Stud, has a very famous name for those of you who are fans of the Harry Potter series. And if you're here, you might be wondering: Is the colt named after Dumbledore, the incredible all-time great wizard who is the headmaster at Hogwarts?
The answer is: Looks that way! Per an Instagram post from Pink Oaks, he's been named after the legendary Dumbledore. So if you're a fan of the books or the movies, we know which horse you're rooting for on Saturday.
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